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Sierra County, California Electricity Overview
Sierra County is ranked 17th in California out of 58 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 8.13 megawatt hours per person each year.
Sierra County's average residential electricity rate is 29.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 81.34% above the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Sierra County produces 8.13 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 923rd highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the nation.
Sierra County comes in as the 2969th highest pollution level from electricity use in the United States and 50th worst in the state, releasing 0 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Sierra County generates 25,032 megawatt hours from hydroelectric sources in the previous 12 months, which gives them a rank of 26th highest in California out of 58 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production in Sierra County grew by 17.84% last year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
18,766 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
25,032 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
25,032 MWh
Production per Capita
8.13 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Loyalton
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Loyalton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
21.14¢ per kWh
- 5.49% higher than last month
- 15.89% higher than April last year
- 38.3% lower than the California average
- 24.98% higher than the US average
- 87th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 52 since April last year
- 27,474th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 377 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,076 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.66¢ per kWh
- 1.31% higher than last month
- 12.08% higher than April last year
- 38.09% lower than the California average
- 15.74% higher than the US average
- 125th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 30 since April last year
- 26,085th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 549 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,027 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$84.81 per month
- 3.17% lower than last month
- 4.64% higher than April last year
- 35.69% lower than the California average
- 24.78% lower than the US average
- 64th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since April last year
- 4,996th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,351 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 324 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$93.79 per month
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 0.82% lower than April last year
- 35.7% lower than the California average
- 31.08% lower than the US average
- 27th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 2,239th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 410 since April last year
Loyalton, CA Electricity Overview
On average, Loyalton's citizens spend 18.66 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the California average rate of 30.14 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.77 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 215.9 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $145.9, while the Loyalton average is 35.72% lower at $93.79 per month. This ranks the city 27th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Loyalton must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 1,176,033.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 197th highest in California for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Loyalton
Loyalton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Loyalton, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Utilities | BUNDLED | 18.60 | 93.83 | 265,994.79 | 49,471,153.26 | |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 22.80 | 151.97 | 54,923.53 | 12,524,114.39 |
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Sierra Brooks CDP, CA Electricity Overview
On average, Sierra Brooks CDP's citizens spend 18.66 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the California average rate of 30.14 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.77 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 215.9 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $145.9, while the Sierra Brooks CDP average is 35.72% lower at $93.79 per month. This ranks the city 27th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Sierra Brooks CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 443,808.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 107th highest in California for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sierra Brooks CDP
Sierra Brooks CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sierra Brooks CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Utilities | BUNDLED | 18.60 | 93.83 | 265,994.79 | 49,471,153.26 |
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Sierraville CDP, CA Electricity Overview
On average, Sierraville CDP's citizens spend 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the California and nationwide average rates of 30.14 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.63 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 255.8 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $145.9, while the Sierraville CDP average is 18.07% higher at $172.26 per month. This ranks the city 1555th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Sierraville CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 354,340.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 197th highest in California for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sierraville CDP
Sierraville CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sierraville CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 | |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 22.80 | 151.97 | 54,923.53 | 12,524,114.39 |
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Electricity Production in Sierra County, California
Power Plants in Sierra County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HaypressAres Management (100.00%) | Sierra County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18,534 | ||||
| Sierra County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,498 |
Sierra County, California Details
There are 2 electricity plants in Sierra County, which is the 1033rd most power plants in a county in the country. The county has the 2969th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 0 kilograms. This total equates to 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2969th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Sierra County's top fuel used for electricity production is Conventional Hydroelectric. They produce 25,032 megawatt hours from this fuel type.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Sierra County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 15,567 |
| 2 | Liberty Utilities | 11,489 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Sierra County, California?
The largest electricity provider in Sierra County, California by megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Sierra County, California?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Sierra County, California.
How many power plants are located in Sierra County, California?
There are 2 power plants in Sierra County, California
